russophile Meaning, Definition & Usage

Rus"so*phile, Rus"soph"i*list noun (Also<

• Russophile
• Russophilist

)

Etymology

Russia + Gr. to love: cf. F. russophile.

Definitions

1. One who, not being a Russian, favors Russian policy and aggrandizement. -- Rus*soph"ilism n. Chiefly newspaper words.